Author Topic: Boulder Problems at Pinns (Read 9639 times)

mungeclimber · « **on:** February 02, 2006, 01:39:39 PM »

Moses Spring Wall Traverse

Disco wall base problems

bouldering rock on west side

entrance boulders on west side

machete gulch boulders on west side

Mushroom Cloud, etc. near Carousel on east side

Chris · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2006, 02:46:37 PM »

Hrmn. Any problems underneath that big roof @ the base of Machete? How dry does it stay in the rain? Time for some reconnaisance.

-C

mungeclimber · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2006, 03:52:58 PM »

werd, totally forgot that.

that's a big old long traverse that is mostly dry if it rains

5.10ish moves, but builds a good pump -sometimes has guano

Brad · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2006, 04:09:37 PM »

I think the moves on the Arch (that's what it's called at the base of the Machete) are 5.7 to 5.10, with places to rest. Except for the crux. The crux is slightly left of center (if my memory isn't totally shot). I've never tried it all out, but I distinctly recall that being 5.11 something. I never did pull it off clean.

The Big · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2006, 05:59:00 PM »

There are a number of bolder problems down in Bear Gulch creek bed below the Guardian. This has sen a fair amount of action over the years. The PO can get out of hand at times.

A couple of large bolders in the creek bed in Neglected Valley. One is fairly large and over hanging on 3 sides. I played around on it a bit. decent rock.

Also out in that area is a really cool one that looks like a giant chair that I call the Throne. It is very visable from Maniacs Delight. The large boulders mentioned above are down and left of the throne.

Also in neglected valley is the large bolder NE ? of Little Mustagh. It is usually damp but it has some easy 5th on the slab and some harder stuff on one side. The rock is decent.

The is some small boldering on a small clifflet behind Knuckle Ridge.

There is a traverse about 200ft long up and right of Chimney Sweep that I tried a couple of times but never got that I have called The Mother of All Traverses. Has some high up problems on the far right side.

The boulders up behind the Johns of the upper lot on the East Side.

Rob Machete Gulch Boulders? Do these include the boulders just before the turn off to Destiny on the right side of the trail, that are over hanging with good mantle problems?

Traverse along the base of the Game Show.

That is off the top of my head.

Jody Langford · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2006, 07:20:53 PM »

First Sister, Left or Center Route.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2006, 08:26:36 PM »

no, solos don't count

What's the name of the 10b on the Carousel?

That's a great problem.

Brad Young · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2006, 10:12:39 PM »

A Trip to the Fair.

Anonymous · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2006, 03:08:18 PM »

Quote from: "mungeclimber"

no, solos don't count

What's the name of the 10b on the Carousel?

That's a great problem.

Okay, then how about the mantel from the Second Sister to the summit of the First Sister?

I don't know the name of it but as you are hiking down the Moses Spring Trail and take the last switchback, down to your left about 50' or so are a couple of nice boulders. One has a beautiful arete(V2ish?). Nice boulders in that area.

Jody Langford · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2006, 03:09:17 PM »

The last post was mine. Darn the ability to post without logging in!

mungeclimber · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2006, 04:53:04 PM »

those are new to me

once the shoulder is back, i'll check em out. Got to check out Marmot rocks too. I'll probably just hike up there this weekend anyways.

Brad are you going?

Jody Langford · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2006, 06:48:47 PM »

Ooops. I meant the High Peaks trail. On your way up, just as you pass by the Heffalump onn your left, start looking to the right and you will see the boulders just before you get to the first switchback.

Seriously, you should try that bouldery move from the 2nd Sister to the 1st. Don't blow it or you will find yourself wedged in the chimney underneath it.

Brad Young · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2006, 07:58:49 PM »

Jody, technically the moves from the Second Sister to the First are a "route" not a "boulder problem." I say this because, first, one has to get to the top of the Second Sister, which requires climbing, and second it is protected by a bolt. There, that's my hair-splitting for the night. BTW, I saw some CHPs in Soledad at breakfast Sunday. One not only knew you, he went to high school with you. He wouldn't give me any dirt on you though. (And no, I saw him in the restaurant, not at my car window.)

The Big · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2006, 09:45:58 AM »

Jody,

The bolders that you mentioned are good. There are good problems all along that stream bed.

Jody Langford · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2006, 02:18:37 PM »

Brad, I'll split hairs now. It is really "scrambling" to get to the top of the Second Sister.

I worked in the King City area for 5 years and patrolled out to both sides of the Pinns...Gas prices shot up and I transferred back to San Luis Obispo. The 20 mile commute from Templeton is a bit better than the 60 mile commute to King City.

Brad · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2006, 02:33:36 PM »

OK, Jody's right about fourth class to the top of Second Sister, BUT, bolts, even one. disqualify it as a boulder problem. It's a route, and us numbers tickers get to count it as one. I agree too that it's fun. I've done it more than once (as a boulder problem) when I'm there with the family and I just want to get some movement in.

Jody Langford · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2006, 06:42:03 PM »

The Anvil has some nice bouldering.

Jody Langford · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2006, 06:42:57 PM »

Quote from: "Brad"

OK, Jody's right about fourth class to the top of Second Sister, BUT, bolts, even one. disqualify it as a boulder problem. It's a route, and us numbers tickers get to count it as one. I agree too that it's fun. I've done it more than once (as a boulder problem) when I'm there with the family and I just want to get some movement in.

Thad would be funny if someone dropped a bolt into the middle of The Mandala.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2006, 07:12:46 PM »

look close at it, see a "bathook" placement

that's me!

A1 for life baby!!! YEAH

Jody Langford · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2006, 08:34:01 PM »

Quote from: "mungeclimber"

look close at it, see a "bathook" placement

that's me!

A1 for life baby!!! YEAH

LOL!!!!!!!!!!

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